Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: ‘Tis the Season to be moving: The whys and wherefores of holiday relocations

Ah, the holiday season—the time for chestnuts roasting on an open fire, sleigh bells jingling, and, apparently, the clatter of moving boxes being taped up. Who in their right mind, you may ask, decides to uproot their life during a season known for festive cheer and an unhealthy amount of fruitcake? Well, dear reader, grab a cup of cocoa and join me on a whimsical journey into the world of those who move during the holidays and the reasons behind their yuletide relocations. The Merry Mavericks – Job Relocators: While

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B2B Stories

Augusta Tech to facilitate hiring through Georgia’s new online portal

As one of the 22 schools in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), Augusta Technical College (ATC) is ready to help students use the new Labor Exchange Platform (LEP). The platform, announced on Nov. 21 by Gov. Brian Kemp, is part of the state’s WorkSource Georgia program, which is administered by TCSG’s Office of Workforce Development. ATC President, Dr. Jermaine Whirl said they are waiting for some final instructions from the state to create portal access on the school’s website. “That information will be housed under our Career Services

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B2B Podcasting

Creating a legacy

Augusta University is one of the largest employers in the CSRA. They are growing, which is beneficial for the economy. Hats off to AU!

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Darin Myers

Coach Darin: Unlocking Success: The power of a clear vision in business

During our working session with a TAB member, we had an interesting conversation about the importance of having a clear vision for the company. I would like to share some of our findings and explain why having a clear vision should be the starting point for any successful team or organization. Vision sets the course: A company’s vision outlines the course that should be taken and what it aims to achieve on its journey. The destination doesn’t have to be solely related to economic success; it can also be about

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B2B Stories

Robust sales report kicks off Christmas buying

Gloomy predictions for a less-than-healthy holiday sales season were dispelled by a report this week from the National Retail Federation (NRF). During the five-day period from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, NRF found a record 200.4 million consumers hit stores and websites. That surpasses last year’s 196.7 million and far exceeds the NRF’s prediction of 182 million shoppers. “We attribute that turnout to a number of factors certainly,” said NRF President and CEO, Matthew Shay. “It speaks to the way consumers are feeling, but also the deals that were out

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B2B Podcasting

The chain reaction of cyber attacks on business

Cyber attacks and how to prevent them are now a part of the daily conversation for businesses. A breach can be devastating for a company and those you do business with. Patrick Reynolds explained the challenges at the ABD Business EXPO.

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Consumer Stories

The Holdovers: A Powerful New Christmas Classic

When was the last time we’ve seen a serious Christmas movie? Not a genre film, like Hallmark’s standards or re-runs of animated Rankin/Bass specials from fifty years ago, nor a drama with a mention of Christmas, like Little Women or Green Book. Rather, a theatrically released, A-list Christmas flick. This year, Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Alexander Payne (Sideways, Election, Nebraska) and beloved actor, Paul Giamatti have both gifted us a sharp, bittersweet comedy-drama that rings in laughs and tears in bulk; The Holdovers. Set in 1970 at Barton, a fictional boarding school

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Consumer Stories

Meybohm Real Estate announces new mortgage company

Meybohm Real Estate debuted Meybohm Mortgage, a specialized mortgage company created in partnership with Newrez and Carolina One Mortgage, in an announcement made on Nov. 17. Meybohm Mortgage will focus on residential purchase mortgage lending. The company named its two loan officers, Kim Shelpman and John Mark Capers as having extensive experience, which will allow them to provide a standard of excellence in leading the industry. Kim Shelpman, branch manager at Meybohm Mortgage, said the news is exciting for the company. “Meybohm Mortgage is thrilled to introduce a suite of

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